Laboratory experiments showed that applying physical pressure to the cells guided them back to a normal growth pattern.

Scientists do not envisage fighting breast cancer with a new range of compression bras, but they believe the research provides clues that could lead to new treatments.

"Malignant cells have not completely forgotten how to be healthy; they just need the right cues to guide them back to a healthy growth pattern," said Mr Venugopalan, a doctoral student.

Squeeze often -- that's the real message here. Even in public. "I'm not sure that's the message." THAT IS TOTALLY THE MESSAGE. It couldn't be any clearer if it was this window. "That's a door." Why are you so against cancer prevention?! Also, no word if this also works for testicles, but I'm afraid to try.

Thanks to Bria and Scotty-B, who hate cancer and love breasts. Ditto, guys -- we should start a club. "There is one, it's called all of humanity." How exclusive!